Costa Rican Weeping (Chusquea coronalis)
One of the most beautiful bamboos with very fine whorls of tiny, dainty leaves at the culm (pole) nodes, appearing like crowns. The slender, gracefully arching solid culms reach back to the ground to create a fluffy, soft clump. A wonderful specimen for pots, especially around a pond or water feature. Ideal for screening. Native to the mountains of South & Central America.
FULL NAME: | COSTA RICAN WEEPING Chusquea coronalis |
HEIGHT WHEN MATURE: | 3-4m |
POLE DIAMETER MATURE: | 2.5cm |
SHAPE: | Cascading |
LEAF FORMATION: | Bushy at top, culms visible at bottom 1/4 |
SUGGESTED PLANTING DISTANCE: | 1.5m between plants |
LANDSCAPE OPTIONS: | Feature plant, soft screen around ponds / water features |
KNOWN FOR: | Tiny dainty cascading leaves, one of the most beautiful bamboos |
OK FOR POTS? | ✓ |
BEST CLIMATE: | Part to full shade |
TEMPERATURE RANGE: | to -2°C |
WATERING: | Every other day for first month until established. |
OPTIMIM FEEDING: | Twice a year (Spring & Autumn) - suggested Osmocote slow release 6mth |
BEST SOIL: | Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree). If soil is sand mix in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended. |
SHIPMENT OPTIONS: | 200mm pots - can fit up to 6 in a special plant box. 300mm & 45L bags need to be trucked in, see our freight information page for approx pricing and delivery schedules. |